US Bridges

Bakerview RD over I-5

Good

Whatcom County, Washington · 1.5 N JCT SR 539 · Structure no. 0009530A0000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,813
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bakerview RD over I-5 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bakerview RD over I-5 in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,813 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,406 by 2036. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesBakerview RD
CrossesI-5
Location1.5 N JCT SR 539
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates48.78817, -122.51647
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,813 (2012)
Projected traffic35,406 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bakerview RD over I-5 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bakerview RD over I-5 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Bakerview RD over I-5 carry?

About 22,813 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bakerview RD over I-5?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Bakerview RD over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.